ZIP code 77979
Where is ZIP code 77979?
Port Lavaca, Texas
Calhoun County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 77979 belongs to Port Lavaca, Texas in Calhoun County. 77979 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area code 361. About 16,488 people live in the 77979 area, where the median household income is $77,039. The closest ZIP codes are 77978 (Point Comfort, 6.4 mi northeast), 77969 (La Salle, 11.6 mi north) and 77977 (Placedo, 13.6 mi northwest).
| ZIP code | 77979 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Port Lavaca |
| Also accepted | Long Mott |
| State | Texas (TX) |
| County | Calhoun County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area code | 361 |
| Coordinates | 28.6011, -96.6259 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 779 |
Population and income in 77979
| Population | 16,488 · higher than 66% of Texas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 48 · lower than 58% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 40.1 years · higher than 59% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $77,039 · higher than 62% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $41,161 |
| Below the poverty line | 9.1% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 20% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $156,200 · lower than 71% of Texas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $865 a month |
| Housing units | 8,307 |
| Households | 7,140 (2.27 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 75% / 25% |
| Land area | 340.46 sq mi (plus 147.8 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 77979. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 77979
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 77978 | Point Comfort, TX | 6.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 77969 | La Salle, TX | 11.6 mi N | PO Box only |
| 77977 | Placedo, TX | 13.6 mi NW | PO Box only |
| 77983 | Seadrift, TX | 14 mi S | Standard |
| 77991 | Vanderbilt, TX | 14.3 mi N | PO Box only |
| 77971 | Lolita, TX | 14.8 mi NE | Standard |
| 77951 | Bloomington, TX | 16.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 77982 | Port O Connor, TX | 17 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 77990 | Tivoli, TX | 19 mi SW | Standard |
| 77970 | La Ward, TX | 19.4 mi NE | PO Box only |
| 77950 | Austwell, TX | 19.5 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 77968 | Inez, TX | 23.2 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 77979 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 77979
123 MAIN ST
PORT LAVACA TX 77979
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts LONG MOTT as the city name for 77979. Avoid Clarks, Green Lake, Indianola, Kamey and Magnolia Beach and other local names: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (77979-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 77979?
- 77979 is a Port Lavaca, Texas ZIP code. Long Mott is also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 77979 in?
- ZIP code 77979 is in Calhoun County, Texas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 77979 in?
- 77979 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 77979?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 77979 use area code 361.
- What is the population of ZIP code 77979?
- About 16,488 people live in ZIP code 77979, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 77979?
- The median household income in 77979 is $77,039 a year, higher than 62% of Texas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 77979?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 77979 are 77978 (Point Comfort, 6.4 miles), 77969 (La Salle, 11.6 miles), 77977 (Placedo, 13.6 miles) and 77983 (Seadrift, 14 miles).